Senior Civil Engineer | Heavy Industrial | Thurrock, Essex
This is a key senior-level appointment within the engineering team, offering the chance to play a major role in both project delivery and the ongoing development of engineering standards across the group. The successful candidate will lead and oversee a broad range of civil engineering activities, whilst also bringing a strong appreciation and practical understanding of structural engineering principles. You'll work across a variety of infrastructure and capital projects, helping ensure designs, specifications and installations are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading civil engineering activities across complex industrial sites
- Supporting and overseeing structural engineering considerations on projects and upgrades
- Managing and coordinating third‑party engineering consultants, contractors and design activities
- Reviewing and approving engineering designs, specifications and technical documentation
- Supporting capital project delivery from scope development through to installation and commissioning
- Providing technical oversight across reinforced concrete structures, drainage systems, foundations and steel‑framed infrastructure
- Driving improvements in engineering standards, procedures and compliance across the business
- Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in a senior Civil Engineering role within heavy industrial, oil & gas or similar regulated environments
- Strong working knowledge of structural steel and reinforced concrete design and construction
- A solid understanding of structural engineering principles and associated design activities
- Experience overseeing external design houses, contractors and specialist third‑party engineering support
- Strong technical documentation and specification experience
- Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
Why Apply?
- Long‑term opportunity within a highly stable and growing organisation
- Exposure to major engineering and capital investment projects
- The chance to influence engineering standards and best practice across multiple UK sites
- A business that combines stability, expertise and forward‑thinking investment
